Vick spent six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL before pleading guilty to taking part in an illegal dog fighting ring. He spent nearly two years in prison, lost his endorsements and most of the millions he made as a football star.

He was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009, and has become the team's starting quarterback this year.

Vick will be joined by Wayne Pacelle, the president and CEO of the Human Society of the United States. Pacelle is a 1987 graduate of Yale University.

The NFL star will remind the students to treat animals with kindness. Vick will also speak about the importance of staying in school and going on to college.